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Glencore

Mining & metals company from Switzerland, headquartered in Baar, founded in 1974. Listed on Johannesburg Stock Exchange under the ticker GLEN. Owned by Qatar Investment Authority.

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1974founded
156,5Kemployees · 2015
US$170,5Brevenue · 2015
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Ownership and people

Parent / owner
Qatar Investment Authority, Ivan Glasenberg, Harris Associates, BlackRock
Subsidiaries
Glencore (Canada), Glencore Nikkelverk, Glencore Agriculture Czech
Founders
Marc Rich, Pincus Green
Chief executive
Gary Nagle
Chair
Kalidas Madhavpeddi

Figures and reach

Revenue
US$170,5B (2015)
Net income
US$-8,1B (2015)
Total assets
US$128,5B (2015)
Products
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Operating in
Switzerland
Source: Wikidata (CC0)updated October 2026